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Chinese automakers sweep Western brands out of global markets

Baua Electric

It won’t be news to Charged readers that Chinese automakers have lapped “Western” brands in the EV race. Markets in Asia, South America and Africa may be small compared to North America and Europe, but taken together they add up. They are confused and overwhelmed by the speed and strength of the Chinese offensive.”

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Polestar announced new CEO as it prepares for global expansion

Teslarati

Tesla China’s EU import tariffs drop to 9% Polestar’s incoming Chairman, Winfried Vahland, commented that Lohscheller’s expertise and experience will help the company develop “a coherent product strategy” and strengthen its global market presence. Polestar has big goals ahead for global expansion.

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BYD Debuts PHEV Pickup Truck for Mexican Buyers

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) doesn’t currently sell vehicles in the U.S., The Shark PHEV pickup will be sold globally for a starting price of around $53,400, though the world’s largest truck market will have to sit by and watch. but it’s coming awfully close to our borders.

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Tesla expands into the Philippines, starts hiring

Baua Electric

From the introduction of the Roadster to the Model Y, Tesla had a rapid global expansion into many new markets, but as it coverage expanded globally, its launches in new markets have greatly slowed down. The automaker has yet to launch primarily in Africa and South America, and it has yet to establish a presence in a few Asian markets.

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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

Green Car Congress

million LCVs and passenger car units were sold across all segments globally in Q1 2016—a 2.8% increase (558,700 more units) on the same period in 2015—largely driven by growth in the Chinese and European markets. SUV growth also drove premium car volumes, with 2.15 JATO Dynamics reports that 20.44 in Q1 2016.

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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

Teslarati

According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. The Chinese automaker does have a presence in South America, which might be a good market for its electric pickup truck. She added that BYD does not have plans to enter the United States.

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

EV Central

The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. Beyond that it has a variety of existing models it could add here quickly including the Mini-sized T03 electric car that has already been confirmed for European sale.

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